Associate Project Manager at New York

Job Description

.The Superior Group is seeking an Associate IT Project Manager working with a client in the Banking industry on a 3 month contract based in New York CityRole Purpose:

The Associate Project Manager is an entry level role responsible for the day to day management of a small number of projects that are less complex, smaller in scale, where project timelines have been established and project duration is shorter term in nature. They are accountable for the delivery of the business and IT aspects of the project, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, having realised the benefits to the business as outlined in the project Business Case. With support of line manager, provides recommendations to management regarding resources (human, financial, tools, etc) and solicits and obtains management authorization for development and documentation of new and/or existing business processes and information systems. Receives moderate level of guidance, direction, and oversight.

Principal Accountabilities:
Participates in the full system development life cycle of assigned technical, Diversity & Inclusion related projects to ensure comprehensive, timely and high quality outcome of assigned projects.
Establish a project governance and produce a well defined project plan, identifying the key milestones and assigning responsibilities/resources.
Define success measures/metrics
Identify problems and implements solutions, making decisions based on sound rational judgement.
Capture project learning points.
Deliver against specification/customer need, on time and to budget.
Identify & deliver sustainable savings as well as tracking budget
Realize measurable improvements in customer satisfaction and service quality.
Reduce costs & operational losses.
Faults in project deliverables addressed at appropriate stages.

Customers / Stakeholders
Build strong relationships, adopting a joined up approach, to execute change at pace and with minimum conflict.
Analyse stakeholder goals and effectively manage their expectations, addressing any misalignment.
Maintain contact with customer, suppliers etc. to identify and communicate status, progress, risks and issues.
Customer/stakeholder satisfaction. relating to project process and outcomes
Change Delivery team viewed by business functions as professionals who add value.

Leadership & Teamwork
Drive a high performance culture through strong leadership and effective people management.
Assign responsibilities to direct reports/project team members, providing them with the direction and confidence to deliver results.
Collaborate with other teams to ensure commonality and consistency of solutions.
Development of highly committed and delivery focused teams, consistently delivering high quality results.
1:1s, objectives & performance reviews completed within agreed timescales.

Operational Effectiveness & Control
Ensure project management processes are effective and propose improvements/changes as required.
Compliance with external regulatory requirements, internal control standards and group compliance policy.
Timely implementation of recommendations made by internal/external auditors and external regulators.
Standard methods and tools deployed.
Evidence of improvements/changes made.
No breaches incurred.
Evidence of risks managed.
Management and control of projects to meet exacting timescales necessary in a competitive market place.
Co-ordination of premises, people, training, systems and equipment in liaison with line management.
Recovering own costs to add value to the business in all aspects of the work.

Role Context
Change Delivery drives transformation projects and programmes from inception through to benefits realisation.
The jobholder will have direct control over the planning and delivery of projects within the usual authority limits for a GCB6 Manager and may be required to work independently or part of a team.They must have awareness of project management methodologies and ensure that procedures to control projects are in accordance with Group Standards. They may be required to manage multiple projects involving interaction with several business areas.
The jobholder will not be subject to close supervision so will be expected to exercise initiative in proactively overcoming obstacles to success. They will be expected to adopt a flexible approach in terms of working hours and travel to other locations..
Ensure compliance, operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC or regulatory standards and policies; and optimize relations with regulators by addressing any issues.
The jobholder will ensure the fair treatment of our customers is at the heart of everything we do, both personally and as an organisation. This will be achieved by consistently displaying the behaviours required to support the Best Place to Bank principles of Make Better Products, Sell Them Properly and Keep Them Sold.
The jobholder will also continually reassess the operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology.
This will be achieved by ensuring all actions take account of the likelihood of operational risk occurring.
Also by addressing any areas of concern in conjunction with line management and/or the appropriate department.
Maintains internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.
The jobholder will also adhere to and be able to demonstrate adherence to internal controls. This will be achieved by adherence to all relevant procedures, keeping appropriate records and, where appropriate, by the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, including issues raised by external regulators.
The jobholder will implement the Group compliance policy by containing compliance risk in liaison with Global Head of Compliance, Global Compliance Officer, Area Compliance Officer or Local Compliance Officer. The term compliance embraces all relevant financial services laws, rules and codes with which the business has to comply.
This will be achieved by adhering to all relevant processes/procedures and by liaising with Compliance department about new business initiatives at the earliest opportunity. Also and when applicable, by ensuring adequate resources are in place and training is provided, fostering a compliance culture and optimising relations with regulators.
The jobholder will be required to manage one or more small projects that are less complex in nature whilst being reasonably straightforward to deliver. These would generally be of a value up to USD 1m.Go Beyond. www.superiorjobs.com. EOE M/F/D/V

Job Requirements

.Required Skills / Qualifications:1 years Project Management experience3 years IT Experience2 years Banking experience

Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Aspiring - being ambitious about providing the highest standards of delivery.
Driving - setting stretching goals for self and delivering them with courage and tenacity.
Mobilising - authentically engaging with team members, stakeholders, development teams, colleagues and business partners to deliver at pace.
Sustaining- making considered recommendations to management on decisions that protect and enhance HSBC values, reputation and business.
The Associate Project Manager should have at least 1 year technical project management.
Ability to lead smaller technical projects with moderate supervision.
Background in computer systems to ensure an understanding of the technical development process; the ability to discuss technical issues with both technicians and business users.
Have an aptitude to learn and a basic knowledge of project lifecycle and methodologies.
Moderate facilitation and leadership skills which promote a team environment.
Ability to develop cohesive working relationships with business partners.
Solid analytical, interpersonal, presentation, written & verbal communication skills.
Confidence working with staff that includes higher levels of management.
Country: USA, State: New York, City: New York, Company: Superior Group.